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IELTS test in India – November 2018 (General Training)

G remembered the following IELTS test questions after taking the exam in India:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

The street where you live is very polluted. Write to the local council and ask to act about this situation. You should say

– What is the main problem?
– How does it affect your street?
– Give some suggestions and request action.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many people become popular by being featured online or appearing on TV. Is it a positive or negative trend in our society? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Why did you choose this profession?
– How was your first day at work?
– Do you prefer to eat foreign food?
– Have you ever eaten foreign food in your childhood?
– What foreign food did you eat recently?

Cue Card

Talk about a trip that you made by public transport. Please say

– Where and when did you go?
– Who did you go there with?
– How did you feel about using public transport?

Discussion

– Do you prefer to travel by yourself or with friends?
– What is the main problem of public transport?
– How can the government fix traffic problems?
– Is it necessary to limit the use of cars?
– Should the government encourage people to use public transport?
– Why is that?
– What is the most common mode of transportation in your country?
– Do you prefer to live in a wet or dry area?
– How is the rainfall in your town?

IELTS test in Iran – November 2018 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test questions below are from Iran and were kindly shared by H (thank you!):

Reading testIELTS test in Iran

Passage 1. About the role of clothing on different social levels.

Passage 2. About sea waves’ energy and a way to harness it.

Passage 3. About agriculture and crop yield compared with population growth.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two tables showing the average salaries for graduate and non-graduate workers in the UK in 2010. The tables were also showing the different age groups.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing the large amounts of packaging they use. Others say consumers should avoid buying heavily packaged items. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– What is your favourite room at home? Why?
– Do you think you will be moving to a new place in the future?
– Have you ever had any plants at home?
– Do you like to receive plants as a gift? Why?
– What places do you like to go out to? Why?
– Do you like to go there with someone or alone?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting thing that your friend did, that motivated you to do the same. Please say

– What was it?
– How did your friend feel about it?
– Why would you like to do it?

Discussion

– Did people have enough facilities in the past compared to now?
– Are young people more influenced by family or friends?
– Why do young people like to try new experiences?
– Why don’t old people do it?